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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
White Christmas Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
White Christmas Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
White Christmas Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
White Christmas Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
White Christmas Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
White Christmas Chords – Harmonica
Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Holiday Waltz (3/4 Time)
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Tip: Play in a slow waltz time (3/4). Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat. Keep it warm and nostalgic.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro
C – Dm
G – C
F – Fm – C
Dm – G
C – Am – Dm – G
Verse 1
C – Dm – G – C
Am – Dm – G
C – C7 – F
Fm – C
Dm – G – C – G
Verse 2
C – Dm – G – C
Am – Dm – G
C – C7 – F – Fm
C – Dm – G – C
Verse 3 (Repeat)
C – Dm – G – C
Am – Dm – G
C – C7 – F
Fm – C
Dm – G – C – G
Outro
C – Dm – G – C
Am – Dm – G
C – C7 – F – Fm
C – Dm – G – C
Practice tip: The F to Fm transition is the signature move of this song. Fm is an F chord with the A note flatted (Ab). Practice switching between F and Fm until it’s smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "White Christmas"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.
Is "White Christmas" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "White Christmas" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "White Christmas"?
It was written by Irving Berlin, and released in 1942.